Keithsburg, IL vs Mount Carroll, IL

Keithsburg is moderately more affordable than Mount Carroll, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Keithsburg scores 55 compared to 64 for Mount Carroll, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Carroll can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keithsburg is $609/month compared to $749/month in Mount Carroll — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keithsburg is more affordable at $58,800 median vs $88,800.

Median household income in Keithsburg is $46,875 compared to $59,167 in Mount Carroll (-20.8%). While Mount Carroll is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keithsburg spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Mount Carroll.

Climate-wise, Keithsburg is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 47.2°F in Mount Carroll. Mount Carroll receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37.9" in Keithsburg.